Questions and Answers
Read frequently asked questions about the World Dog Show 2025 here.
WDS2025
When will the entries to the show open?
The entries will be opened in December 2025.
When is information about judges for the final competitions published?
Information about judges for the final competitions and the BIS judge will be published in December 2025.
Where can you buy entry tickets for the WDS2025?
You can buy tickets at the show venue. Fees for the entry tickets will be published later.
What is the age for junior handling at the WDS2025?
Junior handling competitions at the show are for handlers between 10-18 years. Read more about junior handling here.
Do you charge photographers at the WDS2025?
We do not charge any extra fees for photographers at the show. An accreditation for media and photographers will open in 2025 on our webpage.
Helsinki
Where can you stay in a camper or a mobile home?
The Vermo Arena in Espoo offers room for visitors coming to Helsinki with mobile homes or caravans. It is only 15 minutes far from the venue of the WDS2025 by car. More information will be coming soon.
In addition to attending WDS2025 I would like to explore more of Helsinki. What are the best attractions?
Helsinki is a capital of Finland with 660 000 inhabitants and beautiful nature. You can find more info about many sights and attractions here.
Finland
What is the weather like in Finland in August?
Weather in August is usually warm. The average temperature in Helsinki is around +15˚C/60˚F, but it can get much warmer than that. The WDS2025 show venue, Messukeskus Helsinki, is fully air-conditioned.
Summer days are filled with light. At the time of the WDS2025, the sun sets around 9.30 p.m.